Philip Harvey

Global Procurement Leader | Expert in Benchmarking & Cost Optimization | Delivered Multimillion Dollar Savings through Strategic Supplier Relationships and Operational Excellence

Amsterdam Area

About

With over a decade of experience in the field, I specialize in engineering, global procurement and supplier management. My expertise lies in managing multi-million dollar OPEX and CAPEX budgets, particularly within mechanical, mining, heavy equipment, contractors, and spare parts. My record shows consistent delivery of cost savings and procurement efficiency year after year. I excel at fostering business operational enhancement through commercial contract models, supplier evaluation & customer management while reducing operational inefficiencies. My approach is always backed by market intelligence-led strategies ensuring the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for operations. My years of experience have honed my skills in benchmarking, procurement strategy, team leadership, supplier relationship management, change management, and cost optimization. I take pride in successfully executing critical business projects across multiple regions with minimal disruption to business continuity. Furthermore, I have had the opportunity to lead multicultural high-performing teams that support global operation sites. Looking ahead, I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to drive further operational enhancements and develop innovative procurement strategies. If you're seeking a dedicated professional who can deliver quantifiable results while building long-term relationships with suppliers for value creation and innovation, let's connect today!

Experience

  • Capex Procurement Manager at Nobian
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • ICL Group (9 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head of Global Procurement
      Mar 2015 - Nov 2024 · 9 yrs 9 mos

      Managed a multi-million dollar OPEX and CAPEX budget, focused on Mining , capital equipment, contractors and spare parts. Consistently delivering cost savings and procurement efficiency, year after year. Recruited, developed, and led a multicultural, high-performing team supporting global operation sites. Leader in fostering business operational enhancement and development through effective commercial contract models, supplier evaluation & customer management while reducing operational inefficiencies. Implemented market intelligence led strategies to deliver lowest TCO for operations. Executed critical business projects across multiple regions, minimizing disruption to business continuity. Fostered supplier relationships, achieving long-term value creation and innovation. Key Skills: Procurement Strategy · Team Leadership · Supplier Relationship Management · Change Management · Cost Optimization

    • Global Sourcing Manager
      Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 · 3 mos

  • Manager of Mechanical Engineering at GlencoreXstrata Plc
    Dec 2012 - Nov 2014 · 2 yrs

  • Mechanical Engineer at Xstrata Coal
    Sep 2008 - Dec 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Project work, maintenance management, assist process engineers, assist statutory manager of mechanical engineering, overhaul of equipment

  • UG conveyor Design Engineer at Elton Conveyors
    Jul 2008 - Sep 2008 · 3 mos

    Short term contract designing UG conveyor structures